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    Articles by Andy Hobbs
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    Community seeks closure in aftermath of shooting rampage
    By Andy Hobbs • April 25, 2013 12:19 am

    Dozens of people packed City Hall on Wednesday for a community meeting just days after 27-year-old Dennis Clark III went on a homicidal rampage.

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    Dennis Clark III
    Names of victims emerge after deadly Federal Way...
    By Andy Hobbs • April 23, 2013 7:46 pm

    The shooter, a 27-year-old male, has been identified through various media reports as Dennis Clark III.

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    The shooting occurred about 9:30 p.m. April 21 at the Pinewood Village Apartments
    5 dead in Federal Way apartment shootout; 8...
    By Andy Hobbs • April 22, 2013 12:27 pm

    A shootout at an apartment complex Sunday night in Federal Way has left five dead, one of whom was shot at by Federal Way police as they arrived.

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    A Holiday Inn Express was slated to be built in the empty lot behind Days Inn
    Holiday Inn Express fails to materialize in Federal...
    By Andy Hobbs • April 17, 2013 7:26 pm

    The four-story, 91-unit hotel was slated for an empty lot at South 348th Street and Pacific Highway South, next to the Days Inn hotel.

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    Mooyah Burgers
    PHOTOS: Mooyah Burgers opens first Washington franchise
    By Andy Hobbs • April 15, 2013 3:52 pm

    The highlight is the Mooyah Burger with two hefty patties. Order it Mooyah Style with choice of cheese, tomato, pickles, lettuce, grilled onions and Mooyah Sauce.

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    More than 300 students from 13 schools in Federal Way participated in an educational workshop on April 12 that included the release of salmon hatchlings into the Hylebos Creek.
    Hundreds of FW kids storm the Sound for...
    By Andy Hobbs • April 13, 2013 2:35 am

    Students from 13 schools participated in Storming the Sound for Salmon. Sponsored by the city and school district, the program immersed Federal Way children in the West Hylebos Wetlands Park.

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    Little Russia co-owners Tatyana Koshevaya and Barbara Lilly.
    Little Russia gourmet bistro seeks cultural harmony |...
    By Andy Hobbs • April 12, 2013 7:41 pm

    Little Russia Bistro and Cafe opened last month in the southern part of the city. Co-owners Tatyana Koshevaya and Barbara Lilly say they make an unusual but successful pair.

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    Heartbreak hotel and the writing on the mall | Andy Hobbs
    Heartbreak hotel and the writing on the mall...
    By Andy Hobbs • April 12, 2013 1:35 pm

    Developers for the performing arts and conference center (PACC) have suggested building a 120-room hotel. Does the city need another hotel?

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    State Rep. Roger Freeman (D-Federal Way) at his office in Olympia with his mother
    Roger Freeman battles colon cancer: ‘I’ve always been...
    By Andy Hobbs • April 5, 2013 4:57 pm

    The state representative from Federal Way was recently diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. Doctors discovered the cancer had spread to his liver and his lower lungs.

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    Pictured: Lumpia combo with rice and sweet chili and hoisin sauces. Lumpia World Cuisine is located at 1610 S. 341st Pl.
    Lumpia World Cuisine turns food truck into restaurant
    By Andy Hobbs • April 4, 2013 8:25 pm

    Federal Way residents Derrick and Eleanor Ellis are expanding their Lumpia World Cuisine food truck to a full-fledged storefront restaurant with a bigger menu.

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    Macklemore and Ryan Lewis performed March 27 at We Day
    Macklemore and Ryan Lewis perform at We Day...
    By Andy Hobbs • March 28, 2013 12:45 pm

    Rap sensation Macklemore and Ryan Lewis performed at the U.S. debut of We Day, held March 27 at Key Arena in Seattle. (Photos by Andy Hobbs/Federal Way Mirror)

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    Federal Way High School senior Caleb Dawson speaks to a crowd of 15
    Celebrity-packed We Day wows Federal Way students |...
    By Andy Hobbs • March 27, 2013 9:11 pm

    Nearly 1,250 students from Federal Way schools attended the U.S. debut of the star-studded We Day, held March 27 at Key Arena in Seattle.

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    Austin Chase Coffee
    BUSINESS BUZZ: Austin Chase gets new owners; Sportsman’s...
    By Andy Hobbs • March 26, 2013 5:02 pm

    As of Tuesday, Federal Way residents Brian Todd and Russhele Arreola are the new owners of Austin Chase Coffee, located at 32901 1st Ave. S. in the Quad Shopping Center.

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    Federal Way’s economic action from 1996-2040 | Hobbs
    Federal Way’s economic action from 1996-2040 | Hobbs
    By Andy Hobbs • March 22, 2013 2:13 pm

    Even in 1996, Federal Way explored options for an economic savior like a downtown performing arts center. The city had been trying for years to build such a project, according to a 1996 report in the Seattle Times.

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    One proposed design concept for a park at the former AMC Theatres site on 20th Avenue South in downtown Federal Way.
    Downtown park idea generates interest from developer
    By Andy Hobbs • March 21, 2013 8:02 pm

    A proposed park with a “town square” in downtown Federal Way is generating interest among residents, city leaders and even a developer.

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    Oscar-winning actress Jennifer Hudson will perform at We Day Seattle on March 27.
    WE DAY: Federal Way schools to send 1,200...
    By Andy Hobbs • March 20, 2013 3:08 pm

    The upcoming star-studded youth empowerment festival We Day Seattle is coming to KeyArena on March 27. More than 15,000 students gain admission not with tickets, but through community service.

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    'I Just Want to Pee Alone' is a collection of essays on motherhood.
    ‘I Just Want to Pee Alone’ features local...
    By Andy Hobbs • March 18, 2013 4:59 pm

    One of the essays, “Bubble Baths and Shaved Legs,” was written by local blogger Rebecca Gallagher, a 1990 graduate of Federal Way High School and a resident of Renton.

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    Andy Foss is at the Avalon Care Center in Federal Way.
    Motorcycle crash victim hits physical therapy milestone
    By Andy Hobbs • March 15, 2013 5:48 pm

    With his glove stuck on the throttle, Andy Foss skidded toward the curb on a purple motorcycle that wouldn’t slow down.

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    Sub Zero ice cream owner Jack Walsh dazzles a young girl at the Best of Federal Way awards event March 13.
    ‘Shark Tank’ generates buzz for local Sub Zero...
    By Andy Hobbs • March 15, 2013 3:37 pm

    The TV show “Shark Tank” generated a positive ripple effect for a Federal Way ice cream shop.

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    Second-graders at Lake Dolloff Elementary School sent this letter to Mirror editor Andy Hobbs.
    Second-graders study lost art of letter writing |...
    By Andy Hobbs • March 15, 2013 1:23 pm

    Dear Lake Dolloff Elementary second-graders: Here are a few pointers for writing a letter that people will want to read.

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